Douglas Bradley's Podcast

Everyone has experienced the pressure to belong to the “in crowd” even if it means compromising our standards. In this message from 1 Peter Douglas explores what the Bible has to say about peer pressure and how we can find the strength to resist and remain strong. Theme music supplied by bensound.com

In todays message Douglas shows  how Noah and flood gives fresh insight to the meaning of baptism. Theme music supplied by bensound.com

As we move through 1 Peter Douglas opens up one of the most puzzling passages in the New Testament as well as celebrating what it means for Jesus to die once for all. Theme music supplied by bensound.com

Atheists tell us that all religious faith is blind faith. Is this true? In this message Douglas explores compelling evidence for the Christian faith with a focus on the resurrection.

In this mid-week message Douglas explores what faith is and how even the smallest faith can make all the difference when placed in the right place.

What is one of most rewarding ways of communicating our faith? In this message we learn how to prepare and share our testimony so we can answer people who ask about the hope we have in Jesus.

Suffering can make us either bitter or better. In today’s message Douglas explores how God uses our suffering for his glory and our benefit.Theme music supplied by bensound.com

What makes one church healthy and another unhealthy? In this sermon Douglas explores what 1 Peter tells us about doing church together and doing it well. Theme music supplied by bensound.com

How Jesus can be a real comfort as we grieve the loss of a loved one.  Words of encouragement spoken at the funeral service for Nancy Aked.

In today’s message Douglas opens up the Bible to explore God’s plan for healthy husband and wife relationships. 

In this midweek service Douglas explores how we can bear much good fruit even when we are in life’s later stages.Theme music supplied by bensound.com

Today Douglas explores what the Bible says about suffering, including advice given to an accident victim who had just become a quadriplegic, “God permits what he hates, to accomplish that what he loves”.Theme music supplied by bensound.com

How do young people establish their identity in a social media world? In today’s message Douglas looks at how we can develop a healthy, robust and authentic identity that honours God while being true to ourselves. The video referred to (9million hits) is well worth viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD8tjhVO1Tc&t=60s

The Psalms are a tremendous resource to help us as we grieve. In this sermon Douglas opens up Psalm 130 to encourage and comfort us as we miss Faai dearly.

Is our walk with Jesus an asset, a hinderance or irrelevant in the workplace? These are some of the questions questions Douglas explores as he continues this sermon series through 1 Peter.

What is the relationship between a Christian and the government? Is it ever right for a Christian to disobey the government? These are some of the questions that Douglas explores in today’s message from 1 Peter.

In this mid-week message we find encouragement as God restores our lost years as we look to Jesus

How do we know if we are really a Christian and not just fooling ourselves? In this message Douglas opens up God’s Word so we can have assurance that we right with God and following in his footsteps.

Jesus is the Great and Good Shepherd who leads us through dark places to bring us to safety and rest.

Gideon’s commissioning reveals God’s plan and pattern for each of us and is especially relevant as we commission Cathrine to the role of Children and Families Worker.